WLC 2 How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation. Almighty God, your image in us and your works around us declare you plainly to all mankind. Not merely your existence, but your invisible attributes, eternal power, and divine nature have been displayed and understood by everyone. Thus we are all without excuse for not acknowledging and worshiping you…A Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 2 Prayer
WLC 2 How doth it appear that there is a God? A. The very light of nature in man, and the works of God, declare plainly that there is a God; but his Word and Spirit only do sufficiently and effectually reveal him unto men for their salvation. Almighty God, your image in us and your works around us declare you plainly to all mankind. Not merely your existence, but your invisible attributes, eternal power, and divine nature have been displayed and understood by everyone. Thus we are all without excuse for not acknowledging and worshiping you…
WLC 1 What is the chief and highest end of man? A. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify God, and fully to enjoy him forever. Lord, you are my chief and highest end. My reason for being. My purpose for being here. Of you, and through you, and to you are all things, and yours is the glory forever (Romans 11:36). Because I am bought with a price, I long to glorify you in my body and spirit (1 Corinthians 6:20), to do all things to the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Gracious God, you have purposed, created and redeemed me that I should…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann and Speaker of the House Philip Gunn have asked me to make a statement on the issue of the Mississippi flag. The leaders of our State government and legislature are discussing and debating this matter right now in Jackson. It seems that a consensus is emerging for change. As a Presbyterian, my Confession warns against “intermeddling in civil affairs” but encourages me that when I am asked to offer advice by the civil magistrate that I should be ready to give a Christian and biblical answer. Here is what…
Why I can be a part of The Gospel Coalition as a confessional Presbyterian (and some thoughts on posts at TGC that contradict my confessional commitments) Recently, as I was posting some notes and an outline of Samuel Miller’s wonderful little…
(a reflection on & outline of Samuel Miller’s Utility and Importance of Creeds & Confessions) Those who desire more theological latitude for the inclusion of their own views within the acceptable range of Christian doctrinal opinion, and…
T4G Article XVI (2006) We affirm that the Scripture reveals a pattern of complementary order between men and women, and that this order is itself a testimony to the Gospel, even as it is the gift of our Creator and Redeemer. We also affirm that all…
Let me explain my sermon title (since I don’t really have time to unpack it in the sermon itself). What do I mean when I speak of The Ministers of the Church as the Son’s Gift and the Spirit’s Servants for the Realization of Jeremiah’s New…
1. God, our maker * [Obligation] Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Acts 17:24-28 24 The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by…
THE OLD COVENANT God has always dealt with humanity by way of covenant. The Catechism for Young Children teaches that a covenant is “an agreement between two or more persons” (Q. & A. 22). Covenant is often compared to contract, treaty, or…